resurface
verb
re·sur·face
(ˌ)rē-ˈsər-fəs 
resurfaced; resurfacing; resurfaces
: to provide with a new or fresh surface
resurface skin by dermabrasion
: to come again to the surface (as of the water)
broadly
: reappear
Examples of resurface in a Sentence
A few of the writer's journals have resurfaced.
His resentment toward her resurfaced.
The road needs to be resurfaced.
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Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 30 May 2025
Rework, refine and resurface your existing winners instead of drowning your site in constant newness.
—Roi Sorezki, Forbes.com, 27 May 2025
Image And the divides that plagued the measure in the House are likely to resurface.
—Catie Edmondson, New York Times, 22 May 2025
With 'Eternal Sunshine Deluxe: Brighter Days Ahead' In the 2010 Popstar video interview, which resurfaced in 2017 and went viral, the Victorious stars are discussing their personalities.
—Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 18 May 2025
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“Resurface.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/resurface. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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resurface
verb
re·sur·face
rē-ˈsər-fəs
1
: to provide with a new or fresh surface
resurface the table
2
: to come again to the surface (as of water)
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